
Design
Emerging Talents: matchmaking event in Switzerland
What
A selection of designers are invited to take part in a one-day matchmaking event in spring 2025 to meet selected industry professionals, expand their network, find new business opportunities and receive feedback on their work. The event will be rounded off with a keynote speech on a current topic.
For Whom
Emerging Talents’ are professional designers whose design-relevant training or registration (self-employed, sole proprietorship, company) dates back less than seven years.
Selection Criteria
- Designers from the fields of product, furniture, home textiles or service design
- Strong interest in working with companies
- High degree of innovation, marketability and demonstrable sustainability concept in production and practice
In addition to these specific criteria, the apply.
Financial Contribution
- Participation in the one-day event including keynote, lunch, matchmaking event and pre-dinner drink
- Exclusive online pitch training in which participants receive suggestions and have the opportunity to prepare their pitch deck and practise their presentation in a group.
Content Of Application
- Short biography (incl. details on training, nationality and/or residency status – maximum 500 characters incl. spaces)
- Portfolio
- Proof of status as an Emerging Talent: diploma or proof of registration (as self-employed, a sole trader or company)
- Description of the entrepreneurial goals in relation to participation in the event
Format-specific Exclusion Criteria
The following are excluded:
- Commissioned work and projects that are part of an advertising campaign
- Unique items, craft projects, new editions, gallery projects
- Promotional platforms or publications
Application Deadlines and Decision Timelines
Applications can be submitted from | 1 July and 1 January |
Submission deadline | 1 August and 1 February |
Notification of decision | Within five weeks after application deadline |
Additional Information
- In collaboration with Enabling Design Collaborations GmbH
- The selection is made by a panel of experts
- The date, location and schedule will be communicated to the selected designers
Image by Data Orbit and Lucas Manser